Alice Currie

Alice Currie (née Hokanson), a beloved matriarch and cherished member of her community, peacefully departed this world on October 23, 2026, at Essentia-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota. Born on September 23, 1935, in Hinckley, Minnesota, Alice lived a life rich with love, hard work, and unwavering faith. Alice was the cherished daughter of Elsie and Hjalmer Hokanson, and was preceded in death by her loving husband of over 64 years, Richard (Dick) Currie, whom she married on February 23, 1957. She was also predeceased by her parents; her brothers, Hjalmer, Donald, and Allen; her sisters, Marlys, Harriett, and Barbara; and her grandson, Steven. She is lovingly remembered by her children, Christie (Robert) Slegers, Norma (Colin) Anderson, Janet (Jon) Janssen, and Mark Currie; her eleven grandchildren, Daniel Janssen, Mathew (Marilyn) Anderson, Michael (Nancy) Currie, Lance Anderson, Chad (Autumn) Currie, Jared (Jillian) Janssen, Rebecca (Jimmy) Shimalla, Miranda (Zach) Peterson, Aaron (Courtney) Slegers, Shane (Lindsay) Anderson, and Mason Currie; as well as her twelve great-grandchildren, who were her pride and joy. Alice graduated from Hinckley High School in 1953 and began her career at a bank in St. Paul. After marrying Dick, she dedicated herself to the family farm and raising her children, all while serving as Sunday School teacher for 20 years and as the Crosby Township Clerk for another two decades. Later, she worked as a Parks Worker at St. Croix State Park, a position she held for over 20 years, all the while managing the farm’s financials and ensuring their house was always a welcoming home. An active member of Cloverdale Lutheran Church in Cloverdale, MN, and Christ’s Lutheran Church in Anthem, AZ, Alice was known for her hospitality and her open door policy at mealtime. Her quick wit, strong will, and candid nature earned her the respect of many, and her love for her family and community gatherings was infectious. Alice found joy in simple pleasures, like playing bingo, Zingo, and card games. Sewing, making quilts, and solving number puzzles were among her favorite pastimes, and she was an avid reader of the Bible and a devoted fan of game shows. A service to celebrate Alice’s life will be held on December 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Cloverdale Lutheran Church in Cloverdale, MN. The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Essentia-St. Mary’s Medical Center for their compassionate care during Alice’s final days. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor Alice’s memory are invited to make donations to a charity of their choice, reflecting the spirit of generosity and community that she embodied throughout her life. Alice will be deeply missed but forever remembered by those who were fortunate enough to know her.